Retiform Purpura of the Lower Limbs Associated with Levamisole-Adulterated Cocaine

A young man was treated in hospital for sepsis, disseminated intravascular coagulation and multi-organ failure. He was a regular intranasal cocaine user up to 1 day prior to symptom onset. Clinical examination revealed extensive retiform purpura affecting both his lower limbs. Skin biopsy revealed w...

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Main Authors: Stephanie Farrugia, Daniel Micallef, David Pisani, Alexandra Betts, Sandro Vella, Michael J Boffa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2022-04-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/3353